Joyce Sasse reflected on CRCN Western and Eastern Rural Ministry Conferences. They stopped for Covid – this is their resumption
Tuesday June 18 – Conference attendees arrive during the day. Gather for 1 meal – supper and evening worship/social.
Wednesday June 19 -3 meals. Morning meetings. Half day field trip
A) Wray Ranch, Irricana, Regenerative Agriculture, Relationship with Creation and with microbes, Winner of Environmental Stewardship Award by Canadian Beef Industry
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B) Land of Dreams, Calgary (community garden by Indigenous people and newcomers)
Thursday June 20 – Field trip – rural ministries of Mini Thni (Morely/ Stoney Nation) and Banff) 2 meals – Breakfast and bag lunch. Supper on own in Banff
Friday June 21 – 1 meal – Breakfast. Conference closes. National Indigenous day.
There are three attendance options for this conference.
1. Option 1: Full attendance and accommodations – for those who stay at Mount St. Francis and join all events (rides provided with local drivers on June 18 to retreat centre in Cochrane – about a 45-minute drive – and back on 21) $500 (costs of flight to Calgary not included)
2. Option 2: Commuting Rate – for participants commuting to Mount St. Francis (Tuesday evening, Wednesday and Thursday): $300
3. Option 3: Thursday Day-Trip only: for those joining day-long Thursday field trip (meet in Mini Thni): $200
* in all 3 options, Thursday’s evening meal cost in Banff is not included – covered by participants
Registration deadline: April 15, 2024